Manuel João Preto Merit & Excellence Award

Reinforces TENSAI INDUSTRY commitment to education and the future

A TENSAI INDUSTRY announces the creation of the Manuel João Preto Merit & Excellence Award – TENSAI Merit Scholarship,an initiative that reflects the company’s commitment to education, merit, and human development.

This award was created as a tribute to Manuel João Preto,Chairman of TENSAI INDUSTRY, widely recognized for a career marked by dedication, integrity, and strategic vision — values that continue to guide the group’s culture and growth.

Recognizing merit, supporting the future

The Manuel João Preto Merit & Excellence Award honors the children of TENSAI INDUSTRY employees who stand out for their academic performance, personal effort, exemplary attitude, and human values..

More than a symbolic distinction, this award represents meaningful support for each student’s educational journey,reinforcing education as a driver of future opportunity, social mobility, and sustainable progress.

The initiative reflects TENSAI’s belief that investing in people is investing in the future of the company and society..

Education as a pillar of TENSAI’s social responsibility

Integrated into TENSAI INDUSTRY’s corporate social responsibility strategy, the award promotes:

Appreciation of effort, discipline, and dedication
Encouragement of academic excellence
Recognition of human and civic values
Support for the personal and educational development of young people

This approach strengthens a corporate culture where industrial success goes hand in hand with positive social impact..

Who the Manuel João Preto Award is for

The award is intended for students attending Secondary Education or entering Higher Education,who are children or direct dependents of TENSAI INDUSTRY employees.

The goal is to recognize not only results, but also journeys defined by effort, commitment, and perseverance..

An award that celebrates values and example

The Manuel João Preto Merit & Excellence Award is presented annually and publicly announced during a symbolic moment in the company’s life, reinforcing a sense of belonging, pride, and internal recognition.

Each distinction includes:

Manuel João Preto Merit Diploma
Public recognition
Support for the student’s educational path

More than an award, it is a clear expression of trust in the potential of future generations..

TENSAI INDUSTRY: industry with values

With this initiative, TENSAI INDUSTRY strengthens its identity as a European industrial company that believes excellence is measured not only by operational performance, but also by human impact..

The Manuel João Preto Award represents a long-term vision in which education, merit, and knowledge are fundamental energies for building the future.